Humphrey Carter
Deputy Editor
Oxford-born Humphrey Carter joined the Bulletin in 1994 as a photographer, having studied photography, film and psychology in the UK. After having travelled the world and worked in many fields, within months of joining the Bulletin he secured exclusive access to Australia’s most wanted man in Mallorca and ran with the story for the following ten years for the local and international media. He was made Deputy Editor in 1997 and has been sent on numerous overseas assignments - he fronted the multi-media coverage of Real Mallorca’s European football campaign. His work has been featured on the front pages of newspapers and magazines around the world and is a regular commentator for leading international media outlets, in particular television and radio.
Interview
The Mayor of London talks to the Bulletin
Exclusive interview with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan being published tomorrow.
Tourism
"We’ve got to stop talking about tourist numbers - the main issues are quality and profit"
The new Balearic minister for tourism talks about tourist numbers, the tourist tax, cruise ships and more.
Science
First signals from Apollo II landing on the moon beamed to Majorca
The former US satellite base on top of Puig Major received the first message from Apollo 11 when it landed on the Moon.
“Give me a blues song, tell the world what’s wrong...”
Humphrey Carter talks to Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, and actor Gregory Porter who will be performing in Port Adriano this month.
Sanchez is pushing his luck in Europe
The Spanish prime minister has yet to form a government but he’s already telling Europe what to do.
Travel
"I miss the smiles and the rich smell of India"
Interview with Thomas Fernandez Slade, who spent six months touring India and Nepal and plans to return.
E-scooter deaths
E-scooters have now claimed a second life in Europe, we need tough regulations.
Spain makes me hungry
Restaurants across Spain and the Balearics have been making the news this week.
Spanish liberals in a flap
It was all going so well for Spain's Ciudadanos liberals but now it's all gone pear-shaped.
Wine
"Majorcan wines have a very fruity future and a wonderful history"
Interview with Italian sommelier Giorgia Scaramella who fell in love with Majorca on her first visit and is now based in Palma.
Emergencies
Briton says he and his boss are "lucky to be alive" after horror crash
Two British men were injured in the car crash and both are in hospital.
Charity
"The Not Forgotten Association does exactly that, it makes sure we're not forgotten"
Interview with former Royal Marine Alex Brewer who stood on an Improvised Explosive Device while on foot patrol in Afghanistan.
Gastronomy
Marc Fosh signs off a signature evening with the Bulletin
The Marc Fosh cookbook is to be given a global launch in the UK next month.
Learning the lesson of greed
Balearic hoteliers are feeling the pinch; there should be a serious think about the future.
Police
"Our relationship with the Guardia Civil is second to none"
Interview with Irish Gardai senior officers who were in Majorca last week; one received the Merit Order Cross of the Guardia Civil.
Brexit
Brexit doesn't pose a threat to UK tourism in the Balearics
The British Consul-General gave assurances about tourism, tourist spend and behaviour.
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- Heavy rains return to Spain putting country on RED alert
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Saturday weather in Mallorca
Comment
England’s big battle
Boris’ rugby skills may not be up to scratch, England need to be watching Argentina.
Humphrey Carter 03/08/2019 10:39